2021 Ford Escape Trim Levels

The Ford Escape is a versatile compact SUV. It’s great for running errands, going on road trips, and your daily commute. So, which Escape has all the features and options that you want in your next SUV?

Town and Country Ford put this 2021 Ford Escape trim levels comparison together to help drivers in Port Arthur and Nederland, TX, and Lake Charles, LA, decide.

Ford Escape S

The base trim is the 2021 Ford Escape S. It starts things off with a bold Black grille and a 1.5L EcoBoost® engine that gets up to 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel drive comes standard, but an Intelligent AWD System is available on every trim level.

Inside, you’ll find comfortable cloth seats and a 4.2-inch monitor on the dashboard. It’s home to the SYNC® Enhanced Voice Recognition and Entertainment System. You can stream music from your phone with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® or access your streaming apps with the 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.

This monitor also lets you check behind you when you’re backing up with the Rear View Monitor. It’s just one of the safety features that comes standard with Ford Co-Pilot360™. It gives you more awareness while you drive, with the following safety technology:

• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Lane-Keeping System
• BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert
• Auto High-Beam Headlamps

Ford Escape SE

The Ford Escape SE comes with the same engine as the base trim, but both a plug-in hybrid powertrain and a 2.5L hybrid engine are also available. The exterior also has a more striking appearance with a chrome grille and chrome door handles.

You’ll have an easy time hitting the road in this trim, thanks to keyless access and a push-button start. Once you fire up the engine, you’ll notice the 8-inch touchscreen that comes with SYNC® 3. This upgraded system also gives you more music to choose from with SiriusXM®.

Ford Escape SEL

You’ll have the same options under the hood in the Ford Escape SEL, plus a 2.0L EcoBoost® that gets up to 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque.

You’ll also find lots more amenities in the interior. For starters, it features sleek ActiveX™ upholstery, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. You’ll even have more ways to get comfortable with a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.  

As for your passengers, they’ll be able to relax too, with a standard rear-seat center armrest that includes two cupholders. You can also set the perfect temperature for everyone on board with the dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control.

Some of the other amenities that come standard on this trim include fog lamps, a roof rack, and a power liftgate. You’ll also have more technology, like a Remote Start System, Reverse Sensing System, and a 6.5-inch LCD instrument cluster.

Ford Escape Titanium

The final trim level is the 2021 Ford Escape Titanium. It gives you a choice between the hybrid powertrains and the sporty 2.0L EcoBoost®. The exterior also gets some upgrades, including rain-sensing windshield wipers and a hands-free foot-activated liftgate.

Once you’re inside, you can admire the stylish leather seats and the leather-wrapped steering wheel. You’ll also be able to save your preferences, with the included memory settings for the driver’s seat and side mirrors. Your co-pilot can also get comfortable with a 6-way power-adjustable front passenger seat.

Speaking of co-pilots, this trim adds even more features to the mix with Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+. It gives you an extra pair of eyes with Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control and Evasive Steering Assist. You can even count on your SUV to park itself using Active Park Assist 2.0. Plus, you’ll be able to find the fastest route with a voice-activated navigation system.

There’s more technology throughout the cabin, too. You can view all the information you want to see on the 12.3-inch configurable digital instrument cluster. That includes seeing what song is playing on HD Radio™. Plus, to make sure you get great sound quality, you can add a B&O™ Sound System that includes 10 speakers and a subwoofer.

Test Drive the Ford Escape

From its smart safety features to its convenient cargo room, the Ford Escape has a lot to offer drivers in Port Arthur and Nederland, TX, and Lake Charles, LA.

Visit Town and Country Ford to learn more about the 2021 Ford Escape trim levels and test drive the one that’s right for you.